This Chicago cottage needed a design update. We opened up the floor plan, relocating the family room to the rear of the house to take advantage of sunlight, and added a new master suite and private balcony.
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Logan Square Spotlight: Bric-a-Brac Records is a uniquely Chicago community
We chat with Bric-a-Brac’s Nick Mayor about being a safe and supportive community space in Logan Square
Building Materials: Corten or Weathering Steel
Last week’s post featuring the recently completed Jordano Photography Studio also showed off a favorite exterior materials – Corten steel – in both its front facade and alley-side patio. We’ve used it before at the Crew Bar + Grill and also have it on the books for several up and coming designs. What is this intentionally weathering material […]
Building Materials Matter: or What Happens when the House the Third Little Pig Built … Falls Down
The latest news out of CT – 20 year old houses crumbling due to bad foundations – underlines the importance of using good building materials!
New Pilsen Mixed-Use Building To Infill a Vacant Lot
Our latest project ready to go is new construction project. This Pilsen mixed-use building will fill a vacant lot, increasing neighborhood density!
Daylight and Passive Solar Design for Remodeling and Adding onto Existing Buildings
How we incorporate Daylight and Passive Solar principles into all our existing building remodels … and why!
The Sears (ahem, Willis) Tower and Chicago’s Skyline
Today we celebrate the Sears (or Willis, if you like) Tower – an anchor and symbol of Chicago since it was completed more than 40 years ago.
Soil Testing: What’s Under the Surface in Chicago
Knowing what’s underground helps us design strong building foundations. Today we explore … exploring the world beneath, with Subsurface Soil Testing.
The Architecture of Star Wars: a Fan’s Favorite Buildings, Cities, and Death Star
What’s your favorite building of the Star Wars galaxy? Cast a vote for one of these or tell us why another is the best.
Enduring beauty and usefullness: Why we still judge buildings by Vitruvian Standards
Why should we take note of the writings of the Roman, Vitruvius, who died 2000 years ago? Because his ideas are still startlingly relevant.
What really makes strong neighborhoods? And why cities like Chicago are rich in them
Today we use Planing to Stay as a lens for understanding what makes strong neighborhoods.
Recycling Building Sites: Brownfield Development
What is Brownfield Development?